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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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